Given my love for sharing information and experiences, there are a number of products I'd like to recommend as well. These are either items that I personally use and truly love, or products that I have heard many good reviews about from other parents.
Please note: These are simply my personal recommendations. They are not meant to encourage children to ask their parents for these items, or to purchase them without parental consent. This is purely meant as a reference for parents who may be considering these products and looking for reviews.
Xiaomi Smart Kids Watch
Firstly, I should mention that I do not own the Xiaomi Smart Kids Watch. However, having tried other brands such as "no-brand" kids smart watch, Oj_y, and M_Fi__t, I’ve had my fair share of complaints with all of them. A close friend who journeyed alongside me with these watches (also owning Oj_y and M_Fi__t) shared the same frustrations.
Now that my daughter has graduated from primary school, she naturally uses a mobile phone. But my friend, who still has younger kids, switched to the Xiaomi Smart Kids Watch and highly recommends it. I trust her feedback so much that if my daughter were still in primary school, I would definitely choose Xiaomi for her. I’ve also come across many positive reviews about the Xiaomi Smart Kids Watch in parenting Facebook groups, and I would really love to try it out if I had the chance!
I love using an e-reader because it does not strain the eyes as much as normal screens. I first bought an Amazon Kindle for my daughter, but it was not compatible with borrowing e-books from the National Library Board (NLB). After using it for a few years (most of the time spent reading and re-reading Harry Potter series), I decided to get her a new one: the Rakuten Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour.
I absolutely love how convenient it is. With the Kobo, I can borrow e-books directly from NLB, and I don't have to worry about overdue fines since the books are auto-returned. It also saves money as I don't need to keep buying e-books or physical books that take up space at home but are hard to part with. I'm totally in love with this Kobo! Whenever she is not using it, I borrow some books for myself too.
This was a really handy and useful item for us during PSLE preparation. While waiting for or travelling on public transport, we made use of the time on the bus or MRT to practise spelling and 听写 using this LCD Writing Tablet. It was very convenient as I did not have to waste paper, and the tablet was small enough to slip into my bag and light enough not to weigh me down. Beyond commuting, I would also take it out whenever we had small pockets of waiting time, such as standing in a queue.
This pen is by far the best one I’ve come across. My daughter first received it as a pre-PSLE gift from her teacher, and when we tried it out, we were amazed at how smooth it was to write with. I immediately bought more from Shopee so she could use them during the PSLE. Now, I carry one with me too, and I absolutely love using it. Best of all, the price is super affordable!
We used this countdown calendar to mark the days leading up to PSLE. The daily ritual of flipping the calendar served as a visual reminder that the exam was approaching, helping my daughter stay mindful of her preparation. She was also doing a study vlog for her YouTube channel, and the calendar became a helpful way for her to record and track her countdown to PSLE.
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